Webinar Materials | Are Permanent Magnet Motors the Next “Game-Changer” in Energy Access?
Summary
Presentation materials from an April 22 webinar on the benefits of permanent magnet motor applications in off-grid and weak-grid markets.
As the ‘prime movers’ in many appliances, motors determine the capabilities, efficiency and reliability of most off- and weak-grid products. New Efficiency for Access research suggests energy-efficient permanent magnet motors could be a “game-changer” for off-grid and weak-grid appliance markets. Appliances powered by permanent magnet motors use up to 42% less energy than products powered by conventional alternating current motors and can reduce the net cost of a household’s solar energy system by 30%.On April 22, 2021, Efficiency for Access hosted a 90-minute webinar on permanent magnet motor applications in off-grid and weak-grid markets. This presentation reviews permanent magnet motor technology, current market trends, and barriers and strategies to incentivise adoption. A case study is provided by Pakistani fan distributor, Harness Energy.
Download the webinar slides here: Webinar Materials | Are Permanent Magnet Motors the Next “Game-Changer” in Energy Access?
About Efficiency for Access
Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to promote renewable and energy efficient appliances to deliver clean energy to the world’s poorest people. It is coordinated jointly by CLASP and the UK’s Energy Saving Trust.